Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Kozhikode's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Kozhikode five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LHR to CCJ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Calicut International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and CCJ:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Calicut International Airport flight is Rs74,429. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs176,708. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to CCJ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Calicut International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to CCJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Calicut International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Calicut International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Reserve a hotel close to CCJ if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
From Calicut International Airport, Kozhikode is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 6 hours.
When to fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Calicut International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Kozhikode. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kozhikode is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Calicut International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CCJ around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Kozhikode, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey around 274 kilometres north-east to Bengaluru to tick off its leading sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 354 kilometres south-east of Kozhikode, Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.